How big is the average corn operation in Ohio?

USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture reports about 157 harvested acres of corn per operation in Ohio, averaged across 21,144 farms (3,314,064 acres total).

Is average operation size the same as field size?

No — and it's the most common mix-up. The 157-acre figure is the average corn acreage per farm; most farms split that across several fields, so a single field is typically smaller. For a real field boundary, trace it on satellite with the field mapper.

How much does it cost to spray a 157-acre corn field by drone in Ohio?

Roughly $1,099–$3,140 for a single application (about $7–$20/acre, application only — product is extra). Extra passes, higher carrier volume, or restricted-use products raise it. Use the calculator above to adjust.

How do I measure my exact corn field?

Open the field mapper, trace your field on satellite imagery, and you'll get its exact acreage, an instant Ohio cost estimate, and free quotes from drone operators serving your area — no app to install.

Average corn field size in Ohio

How big a typical Ohio corn operation is, what it costs to spray a field that size by drone, and how to measure your own.

Quick answer: The average Ohio corn operation harvests about 157 acres of corn (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022, 21,144 operations). Drone-spraying a field that size runs roughly $1,099–$3,140 for one pass (about $7–$20/acre). It's an average across whole operations, so an individual field is usually smaller — map your actual field for an exact number and free quotes.

Average corn per operation · Ohio

157 acres

USDA Census of Agriculture 2022 · 21,144 operations · 3,314,064 acres of corn total. This is the average across whole operations — a single field is usually smaller, since most farms are split into several fields.

Cost to spray a 157-acre corn field

Pre-filled to Ohio’s average corn acreage — adjust the acres, passes, carrier volume, or restricted-use toggle for your job.

State

Ohio

CropAcres

Gallons per acre (carrier volume)Restricted-use pesticide (certified applicator + records)

Estimated cost in Ohio

$1,099–$3,140

$7–$20/acre × 157 acres

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What’s driving this

Ohio base rate: $7–$20/acre (row crop)
Gallons per acre: 2 GPA → ×1.00

Application only — product & chemical extra.

Sources & how this is estimated

Estimate only — actual rates vary by field size, terrain, and product. Application only; product/chemical extra. Data as of 2024.

Sources: Ohio State 2024 Farm Custom Rates Factsheet — 'Drone/UAV: Chemical (Fungicide etc.)' $14.64/ac avg, $15 median, range $7-$20, 22 responses (also Drone Seed $15.42, Drone Fertilizer $16.50); statewide survey of 333; Ohio Ag Manager — 2024 Ohio Farm Custom Rates Released (drone/UAV added as new operation); OSU Farm Office — Ohio Farm Custom Rates 2024

Drone-spraying cost by field size in Ohio

Field size	Cost per application
40 acres	$280–$800
80 acres	$560–$1,600
157 acresOH average	$1,099–$3,140
160 acres	$1,120–$3,200
320 acres	$2,240–$6,400
640 acres	$4,480–$12,800

Single application, application only (product/chemical extra). Carrier volume ≈ 2–3 GPA; typical passes 1–2 (fungicide at tassel, ± a foliar/nitrogen pass). Estimates — request quotes for exact pricing.

Measure your actual corn field

Averages are a planning starting point — your field is its own size. The field mapper turns satellite imagery into exact acreage in four steps:

Open the field mapper. Go to the Ag Drone Sprayers field mapper and search your address in Ohio or pan the satellite map to your field.
Trace the boundary. Tap each corner of your field to drop pins; the tool closes the polygon and computes geodesic acreage.
Read acreage and cost. See your field's exact acreage and an instant drone-spraying cost estimate for corn in Ohio.
Request free quotes. Send your mapped field to drone operators serving Ohio to receive real, no-obligation quotes.

Measure my field on satellite

Sources & method

Field size: USDA Census of Agriculture 2022 — average acres of corn per operation (3,314,064 acres ÷ 21,144 operations). Average acres per operation is a proxy for typical field size; a farm usually contains several fields. Cost: researched per-acre drone-spraying rates for Ohio (application only).

USDA NASS — Census of Agriculture

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Corn field size in Ohio: FAQs

How big is the average corn operation in Ohio?: USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture reports about 157 harvested acres of corn per operation in Ohio, averaged across 21,144 farms (3,314,064 acres total).
Is average operation size the same as field size?: No — and it's the most common mix-up. The 157-acre figure is the average corn acreage per farm; most farms split that across several fields, so a single field is typically smaller. For a real field boundary, trace it on satellite with the field mapper.
How much does it cost to spray a 157-acre corn field by drone in Ohio?: Roughly $1,099–$3,140 for a single application (about $7–$20/acre, application only — product is extra). Extra passes, higher carrier volume, or restricted-use products raise it. Use the calculator above to adjust.
How do I measure my exact corn field?: Open the field mapper, trace your field on satellite imagery, and you'll get its exact acreage, an instant Ohio cost estimate, and free quotes from drone operators serving your area — no app to install.